2024 Summer Intern: Quantum Hardware Engineer

Introduction
IBM Quantum leads the world in quantum computing. We aim to solve complex problems the world’s most powerful supercomputers cannot solve and never will. We are advanng quantum computing technology hardware and software while exploring applications to make quantum broadly usable and accessible. With a worldwide network of Fortune 500 companies academic institutions researchers educators and enthusiasts we are committed to driving innovation for our clients our partners and the open source Qiskit community. IBM Quantum is building an equitable diverse and inclusive global quantum computing ecosystem.

Your Role and Responsibilities
This is for a 2024 summer internship with the following start dates: May – August or June – September for quarter system schools.

As an engineer with IBM Quantum your job will be to:

• Advance the development of quantum computing systems to include hardware firmware superconducting qubits cryoelectronic ci rcuit design quantum microwave engineering and quantum FPGA engineering (among other areas).
• Learn new quantum engineering techniques and incorporate those prin ci ples into work processes
• Parti ci pate in corporate events executive speaker series and showcase effective time management

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• PhD MS or undergraduate students
• Currently enrolled in an academic graduate or undergraduate program at an accredited university
• Experience in a undergraduate or graduate program in engineering quantum computing physics or a related field
• Engineering experience in a relevant area of study such as hardware development firmware development superconducting qubits cryoelectronic ci rcuit design quantum microwave engineering quantum FPGA engineering or materials s ci ence mechanical and electrical engineering

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience with microelectronics materials and process integration chemistry or materials s ci ence research and/or applied physics research
• Experience with fabrication processes for quantum computing applications
• Experience in analog mixed-signal and custom digital integrated ci rcuit design
• Experience with relevant development tools including Cadence and possibly Mentor ADS HFSS and other industry standard tools